Ca 1900 Chicago Union Station Railroad Mail Handler Badge #1589 PIN BROKEN

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  • Ca 1900 Chicago Union Station Railroad Mail Handler Badge #1589 PIN BROKEN
  • Ca 1900 Chicago Union Station Railroad Mail Handler Badge #1589 PIN BROKEN
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa 1900 Railroad mail handler badge from Chicago Union Station, which was a large, independent mail handling center in Chicago. The badge reads C.U.S. 1589 MAIL.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1900.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-3/4" diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Nickel-plated brass with black painted lettering.

ATTACHMENT:

Pinback is broken.

MARKINGS:

MEYER & WENTHE 

CHICAGO

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a railroad collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VFJX99 LADEX6/10

CONDITION:

5+ (Fine-): Badge shows moderate to heavy wear and the pin is broken off.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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